Electrolux XXX Cord Winder Plug (Machine End)

[bimmer740]

Ok so i decided to take my Lux XXX out of its storage box and clean it up today. This is the vacuum that started it all when i was little. It belong to my next door neighbor, and older woman who was one of my grandmas close friends for many years. I think it was already achieved antique status when i was using it in the mid to late 80's, and it was much cooler than our Blue Eureka Express Canister. Anyway I would go next door almost everyday and she would let me vacuum one or two rooms on the lower level and then give me cookies and root beer. When she sold the house about ten years ago she gave the vacuum to me and it will stay with me forever. Im not sure how old it is but she used it daily for as long as she lived in that house (40+ years) and it still runs well. <br
Anyway, my problem is that I pulled the cord out of that back of the machine to clean it but i pulled the wires right off the unit. I thought this plug was made to be removed and was just stuck in there. Now their are two bars sticking out with screws on the end to attach the wires too. i have no idea how to get the cord back through the plug and then attach it to the machine again. I really hope i didnt ruin it, I had it runing this morning and it works just fine. Please help!

 

[bimmer740]

picture 2

what was under the plug

 

[bimmer740]

canister

does anyone know what year this might be from? There is a number above the bag compartment which i assume is a serial number, it is "V851157". (sorry about the large pictures)

 

[electroluxxxx]

that seems like a problem I would suggest going to your local hardware store and purchasing a Perculator cord and take the adaptor off of it than fasten it to that cord. it should work out I have done it with min
Mike

 

[akabent]

Help for your XXX

Hey Steven, <br
Well, as long as you are ALSO from Long Island and a LUX MAN....!!! <br
Steven, this is really not a big problem. However, I can TALK you through this easier than all the typing required, so if you care to, please give me a call on my cell: 714-726-5166 However, I am three hours earlier than you, so try not to call too early in the morning YOUR TIME!!
I can also help you date the machine
Rick

 

[aeoliandave]

Date it? Heck, I'd adopt it!

Triple X fans are salivating over your Electrolux, Steven. I've been chasing these down for years and have yet to secure myself a late blue one. Of course, I am in Canada, duh <br
The embossed bright blue covering & blue handle strap that matches the LX series identifies it as the final new edition of the XXX. It was given a makeover for 1952 as the low tier model to the top of the line all new LX <br
As Charles Richard outlines on his site there are many many variations he's seen on the blue XXX theme. In my opinion, your's is particularly stunning with the chrome and polished parts setting of the blue. Congrats <br
Sure looks to be in excellent cosmetic condition. As your Grandmother's gal pal's daily driver passed on to your care it represents in all likelyhood an unadulterated example of the last word on Lurelle Guild's original 1937 design variations. Could we have a photo of the cordwinder face and the exhaust port with the cordwinder off, please? Once you get the cord plug sorted out, of course <br
Hoping that the plug rubber case is still supple enough you'll be able to get those ends reattached to the screw posts and reinsert them. The next easiest solution will be to acquire a complete short cord lead to the cordwinder junction 'bell' and swap it in. In a pinch to get the machine operating, until the fix is made back to original, an appliance cord is a great idea <br
Is that the original plug on the cordwinder, too? <br
You'll have to find a nice LX to set beside it. 'Separated at birth - together at last <br
Dave <br <br <br


http://www.137.com/lux/luxxxxxx.html

 

[bimmer740]

cord winder

Dave I'll take some more pictures of it tomorrow for you. That plug is not original but i believe the rest of the cord is (and its not very long either). I remember my Dad replacing the plug for my neighbor when i was about 4, so its been on there for about 20 years and i dont believe it had the original plug on it at the time of replacement either. Too bad though, it would have been nice to have it all original. I have an LX boxed away in the garage that has a removable cord, ill have to dig it out and see if i can use that for now.

Rick, Im not too far from Baldwin, I'm about 25 minutes east and all the way up on the North Shore. Would love to move to California though, and get rid of the cold weather! I've never seen anyone on LI that has a Tristar and most have never heard of Filter Queen or Rainbow. But when they want a high end vacuum, Electrolux was the one to buy. Too bad they arent what the used to be, still good machines but falling behind the rest of the pack in terms of design innovation. You might be hearing from me tomorrow if i get a chance to call you, and I appriciate the offer to help!

 

[aeoliandave]

a 20 year old plug will always look better than what's available at Home Depot these days.

The LX plug socket on the vacuum body was changed to the more familiar two blade type - like a wall socket - so the LX winder will not connect to an XXX.

But do call Rick and have him walk you through it - it'll take some elbow grease but what's happened is the screw posts are stuck on the pins due to normal but long standing corrosion. If they dont slide off with a quick twist of locking pliers then a liberal soaking in penetrating oil will free them up. The corrosion is most likely on the pins. Then its a simple matter of re-attaching the cord leads and reinserting the barrels with - I'd suggest - a liberal smearing of 5 minute epoxy to secure the knurled barrels inside the plug body. Good to go...

The reason I hoped the plug surround was still rubbery is because that type plug end is in two pieces,with the pin barrel section inserted from the front and catches in place. Usually tho the rubber surround has hardened so much you can't get the barrel fitting out without cracking the surround. I did repair one by slicing the surround in half up front enough to get the barrels insert out. But that was a desperate move to try to save the original plug and the slice is hidden inside the plug recepticle.

If you're anxious to have it running go to a thrift or hardware store and find an appliance cord that has a bolt holding the two plug halves together. These days they are rivited but if you have a dremel tool you can remove the rivet and replace it with a bolt & nut.

New replacement rubber cords are available for XXXs tho I've only seen them in gray. While perhaps not original, gray would look nice with the blue XXX.

 

[akabent]

Your BLUE XXX!

Hi again, Steven

Dave's suggestions are right-on but feel free to call as I would still enjoy connecting, talking about 'The Island', and again, walking you through this if you care. Hope you'call call at your convenience.

You have an awesome machine that, if taken care of, should still outlast ALL of us!! Even Dave and me! lol The XXX sold millions and millions and had that very long run (1937-1954) which is a testament to how well it was designed!

Rick